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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 376.47 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 376.47 and 156.39 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 376.47 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/376.47 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 376.47 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 58,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,876.14/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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